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Blood is Non-Negotiable
Commentators stress that the first covenant was inaugurated with blood to establish a universal principle. This wasn't an arbitrary rule but a foundational truth: a covenant with God and the forgiveness of sin require the shedding of blood. This Old Testament practice demonstrates why Christ's death was an absolute necessity for the New Covenant, not just one option among many.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 9:18
18th Century
Theologian
Whereupon. oyen—Whence. Or, since this is a settled principle, or an indisputable fact, it occurred in accordance with t…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 9:18
The first covenant (η πρωτη). Supply διαθηκη as in 9:1.
Has been dedicated (ενκεκαινιστα). Stands dedicate…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 9:18
19th Century
Bishop
Whereupon.—Better, Therefore not even has the first (covenant) been dedicated (or, inaugurated) without blood. (…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 9:18–22
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore, neither was the first testament dedicated without blood. For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 9:18
The author uses a technical legal term to indicate that the will (diatheke) is “in force only” when a death occurs. “It never takes effect” is anot…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 9:18
16th Century
Theologian
Whereupon neither the first, etc. From this it appears that the fact is what is mainly emphasized, and that it is not a question about the…
John Gill
On Hebrews 9:18
17th Century
Pastor
Whereupon neither the first testament
Or the first administration of the covenant of grace under the law:
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 9:15–22
17th Century
Minister
The solemn transactions between God and humankind are sometimes called a covenant; in this specific context, it is a testament. A testament is a pe…